Branden has been a journalist for more than 15 years, working in newsrooms around Central New York, Western New York and the Capital District, where he covered urban crime and political news for Albany's WRGB. During his career, he's served as the New York State Television Chair for the National Press Photographers Association (TVQCC) and has won numerous awards for his video journalism. Prior to joining the WIBX Newsroom, Branden worked with Governor David Paterson's 2010 campaign for Governor. A Mohawk Valley native, Branden enjoys covering Utica politics and public safety issues. You can hear him Saturday mornings from 6-9 on WIBX 950AM.
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Motorcyclist Charged With DWI in Verona
Verona, NY (WIBX) - The State Police charged a motorcyclist with DWI following a traffic stop in the Town of Verona. 41-year old Robert Condes was stopped after the trooper observed the bike's passenger was wearing a bicycle helmet. According to authorities Condes had a blood alcohol content of ...
Hop Harvest Scheduled for Sunday
Bridgewater, NY (WIBX) - The F.X. Matt Brewing Company in conjunction with Wrobel Farms will be hosting a hop harvest to brew locally sourced Saranac Wet Hop IPA Sunday from 1 to 6 pm. Wrobel Farms is located at 927 State Route 8, Bridgewater, NY
Around 200 friends of Saranac will be volunteering to help pick hops for a special locally hopped beer to be made by the Brewery...
Utica Police Arrest 3 In Shots Fired Incidents
Utica, NY (WIBX) - According to Utica Police, they've responded to 32 calls for "shots fired" across the city since August 1st. Several of the incidents occurred on Mason Street. and Nichols Street.
In one of the incidents on Nichols Street, 3 people were struck with gun fire...
UPD Arrest Teen For Shots Fired Incident
Utica, NY (WIBX) - The Utica Police Department's Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate Monday's "shots fired" incident that happened on Wager St and Schuyler St. Today, they charged 19-year old Victor Jones with criminal possession of a weapon, a felony, along with 2 counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, a misdemeanor...
Madison County Sheriff’s Deputies Investigate Serious Accident
Smithfield, NY (WIBX) - Madison County Sheriff’s Deputies are investigating a serious accident that occurred at approximately 1:00 AM Sunday morning on Pleasant Valley Road, between Old County Road and Brooks Road in the Town of Smithfield...
Herkimer County Humane Society Benefit Scheduled
Mohawk, NY (WIBX) - The 8th Annual Memorial Ride and Poker Run in memory of Scott P. Fifield has been scheduled for Saturday, August 25, 2012.
Mohawk Man Arrested Following Domestic Dispute
Columbia, NY (WIBX) - The New York State Police in Herkimer arrested Richard Maine, 41, of Mohawk, NY following a domestic dispute on Beebe Road in the Town of Columbia that occurred on 08/17/12 at approximately 1:30AM.
Police say Maine broke a plate glass sliding door with a crowbar and threatened the residents at that location...
Frankfort Man Wins Herkimer County Fair Demolition Derby
Frankfort, NY (WIBX) - The Demolition Derby was held on Wednesday evening, August 16, 2012. There were 66 car entries across six heats. There was also a winner’s heat. The sponsor of this event is Vince’s U-Pull It of Marcy, NY...
4th Annual Bob Ingalls Scholarship Golf Tournament
Clinton, NY (WIBX) - Just a reminder that the 4th annual Bob Ingalls Scholarship Golf Tournament will be held Monday, August 20th.
The golf tournament will be held at the Skenadoa Club on Norton Avenue in the Village of Clinton. The event begins at noon...
Rome Man Arrested After Breaking Into Local Residence
Rome, NY (WIBX) - According to the Oneida County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigation Unit, members of the Sheriff's Office Road Patrol Division responded to a burglary in progress complaint at the Delta Lake Inn on Fish Hatchery Road...